But that excuse was roundly derided, given that CBS owner Paramount Global was in the process of being acquired by Skydance, and needed government approval from an administration that has frequently demanded quid pro quos.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
That might include tougher regulations or new incentives targeting pollution from cars, trucks and other transportation sources.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Oct. 2026
Farmers typically have only enough capacity to hold the fresh milk until dairy trucks collect it and cannot store large quantities for extended periods.
In 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert offered about 94 percent of the West Bank with land swaps.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2026
The spread on the social media giant's five-year credit default swaps reached all-time highs on Thursday, a signal of growing credit concerns from investors as the company leans deeper into its artificial intelligence spending plans.
Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told RBC news outlet.
—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2026
Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told the RBC news outlet.
—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Oct. 2026
Here’s a look at where the two countries stand as potential negotiations loom.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2026
The Sun enters your 7th House, beginning a month that puts partnerships, collaborations, negotiations, and important one-on-one relationships in greater focus.
Since taking office in 2019, Newsom has granted 303 pardons and 199 commutations.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2026
Trump has pardoned or given commutations to at least 44 recipients within a year of their sentences who together account for over $270 million in financial obligations.
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